IQAC for Quality Sustenance

Dr. Ganesh Hegde, Assistant Advisor of National Assessmentand Accreditation Council (NAAC); was invited by Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts Commerce& Science Pimpri, Pune to speak in a workshop on “IQAC for QualitySustenance”. During his talk he emphasized on an academic audit system & developmentof a self-assessment culture leading to quality performance that will ensurequality assurance. In this lecture thatwas organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the College onNovember 7, 2015; Dr. Hegde said "Each department should define learningoutcome of programme and monitor it rigorously”.

He said innovative methods of Teaching Learning will engagethe students and mentoring will help them achieve their goals. Dr. Hegde alsoelaborated on good learning outcomes saying that this would be the result offocusing on the application and integration of knowledge. He highlighted thatthe skills acquired during a course will make the students employable. He said employabilityshould be the main focus of higher education.

Speaking about the faculty, Dr. Hegde said thataccountability of faculty can be ensured by appraisals and monitoring theirperformance. A healthy & objective evaluation of teachers by student willreflect upon the teacher’s efficiency & quality. Self appraisals & feedback from all thestakeholders will go a long way in ensuring sustained quality in highereducation.

Regarding research Dr Hegde said the faculty members should apply for researchgrants from various funding agencies and engage in quality research. This willculminate into good publications by faculty in international journals with goodimpact factors. He further stated that colleges should organize QualityImprovement programs like National & International Conferences at leastonce a year for the benefit of the faculty. The teachers also can attendFaculty Development Programs to harness and galvanize their skills.

The workshop started with traditional lighting of lamp byDr. Ganesh Hegde. Principal Dr. Snehal Agnihotri felicitated Dr. Hegde & Dr. Somnath Patil Secretary Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidya Pratishthan Society who presided over the function. Principalsand Steering committees of many colleges of Pratishthan attended the workshop. Welcomespeech was given by Principal Dr. Agnihotri. The event was anchored by IQACcoordinator Dr. Kurtkoti who also proposed the vote of thanks.